• Start the Thanksgiving meal off by saying grace, thanking God for the food as well as the family members and friends gathered around.
• Be intentional in thanking all who contributed to the meal. Often times the ones we live with daily are forgotten…the ones who pay for the meal and prepare it.
• During dinner, ask each guest what he is most grateful for this past year.
• Download Thanksgiving Place Cards from 1 Corinthians 13 Parenting. Have the children write each guest name and decorate the cards. At dinner, read the cards. Thank the kids for their artwork.
• Send a thank you note to the hosts of your Thanksgiving celebration. Have your children sign the card as well!
• Take some time during the day to talk as a family. Determine what charities you'll support for the upcoming holidays.
• Start discussing who lives closer to home and could use a little help over the holidays. Is there a neighbor, elderly couple at church, or a single parent you know that would appreciate a helping hand? Click here for a list of ideas.
